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WV53 FCL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,321 mi
Last recorded162,321 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2018 162,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush centre ripped out (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush centre ripped out (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer c/v joints have some lateral play in joints

handbrake very notchy in operation

major oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has a very deep NIK almost down to cords

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2017 156,889 miles

Front lower wishbone bushes (rear)split and very weak

some visual smoke on acceleration

very poor beam pattern and light output due to lamp stone guard covers

Fail 1 Feb 2017 156,889 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front lower wishbone bushes (rear)split and very weak

some visual smoke on acceleration

very poor beam pattern and light output due to lamp stone guard covers

Fail 13 Jan 2017 156,874 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 146,683 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 146,290 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 129,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 114,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wipers in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2013 114,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2013 114,263 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

OSF tyre worn on inner/outre edges

OSR tyre worn on inner edge & perished

Fail 8 Aug 2013 114,263 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

OSF tyre worn on inner/outre edges

OSR tyre worn on inner edge & perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,306 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 105,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 93,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front & rear brake discs worn

Front tyres worn on inner edge

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front & rear brake discs worn

Front tyres worn on inner edge

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,300 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 83,300 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 72,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,354 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,539 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WV53 FCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV53 FCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV53 FCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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